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We were 20, after college, first year at the uni.
Why? Without particular reason at that moment. I even had vague ideas about waiting another 8/10 years before settling and marrying. In fact , I probably was unknowingly following the advice of a teacher who said to our HS class "When at the uni you break up with a valuable girlfriend you got a big problem." I was 17 or 18 then and at the moment I didn't think it was important but I still remember him saying it. Too bad his own daughter didn't (want to?) hear that advice. :-(
Too early?
Not having any experience of 'life' , but also not having the maturity, responsibility, independence, liberties and means needed to concentrate on your significant other.
Too late?
I'd say (in our case) when you get in professional surroundings where you only meet non available persons or persons with very different expectations and background, (sometimes due to another level of education/studies) That restrains the choice very much. Looking back at all the girls I met at HS, college or uni, and knowing how their lives went there are quite a number I could have been happy with all my life. Looking back at those I met later, very few.
No, college-uni is NOT the ONLY road to happiness for everyone.
For me it certainly was.
"What is 'serious' to you?"
Both sincerely planning together to stay together.
This is one tricky question and sure you might be more "serious" when you are hitting the age 20-21 but still you can never be sure because I've heard about couples who met when they were 15 and are married until they die.
I think it's like this.. now I speak from own experiences here but it's a matter of finding a person who you really are comfortable with and don't have to be someone else to get that person to like you. Feeling that you are on the same level.
Sure this might sound obvious but it isn't because some people spend their whole life looking for love and never finds it. Or they are trapped in some crappy relationship because they are maybe too old to start over again or just afraid of being alone.
Well I believe in "The one" and fairy tales.
with my experience if noticed that girls tend to look for serious relationships at a younger age usually around 17/18 becasue they're graduating high school , possibly going to college and starting to feel like adults so most feel like they need an adult, mature relationship to go with it( I'm not saying all, I'm 18 and I don't feel that way, I'm just saying the girls I know) but for guys, I say most don't start really thinking about serious relationships a little later, like around the ages of like 23/24 only becasue, in general they mature later to, but every girl and every guy is different so it depends on the person
I think it could happen anytime, anywhere. Long term relationships should happen when you like a person, & that feeling turns into love. If you're 12 and you're in a relationship, than that's great. But if it's true, you'll last and you'll keep working on it until you'll ready to get married. Personally I don't believe there's an age when you can actually say to start looking for someone serious. Why even date in high school if you're not going to be serious? But that's just my opinion. And serious to me is very long term - like marriage, and kids, and till the whole death to us part
It doesn't neccisarily depend on age. Some people act older or younger than there actual age.
It depends on how they act and their personality. you can have a more mature serious kind of person at a younger age than someone whos older but acts younger and less mature.
"serious" to me is someone who doesn't go around flirting with other people and makes sure that you know your the only one he's seeing and thinks about in a relationship kind of way. Or when you can talk to them about anything. Age isn't always the factor.
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Cont... instead of judging by age.. ( the older he is the more ''off cuts '' he is ) try judging by maturity and committment.
many men actually appreciate marriage and committment as they grow older .
And frankly I don't recommend you waitinng till a certain age to date.. because YOU need the experience as well . If you want to wait for sex till mariage fine. But dating early won't harm.
For me serious , means someone who sees his future with you and his children in your eyes. he doesn't just have feelings for you .. he appreciates all areas of you.. your goals, family values, dreams, jokes, career ambitions .. etc... and he gives enough effort and interest in those areas as much as how lovely you look and how hot you are. That you can sit togeather in silence and still enjoy it . That you have fealt you have known each other even before you met . You have to date people to meet such a person. I don't think that you waiting for your mid twenties is such a good idea. It is not sex that is the issue s the tie you give year self to get to know many people and contacts that you can choose from. Time flies believe me , there will be other things that will come year way and take year time, job etc..
Start meeting people and get to know them.. hold on to year values and don't let people pressure you for sex if you want to wait . If he loves you , sincerely, he will wait till marriage... we do this in Egypt and it works .
haha I love how this poll clearly shows what age of people are mostly using this site. nobody over 25-30 thinks that serious dating happens before 21. these young kids always think their relationships are serious when they are nothing but childs play.
I honestly don't think there really is a set age as to when serious dating begins. I think it really depends on the maturity of two people and how they feel and how they handle things together. There are plenty of young couples who can make things work and communicate very well, and older couples who still just can't figure things out and continue to play games.
I started serious dating at the age of 16, I honestly don't think age determines whether you are fit/unfit to date seriously.. It's all about an individual's maturity- for instance I don't usually date under-24s (men), women are a different story though, but for some reason I prefer dating people older than myself, people I can learn from & have deeper discussions with, who have more life & sexual experience.. Sexual underlined thank-you very much Hahaha
well for me I think when your in a long term relationship and are seriously talking about marriage, I started dating a girl when I was 16, were still together and talking about marriage...so really there is no limit to how old or young as long as you are emotionally mature enough to handle a serious relationship, but for some that maturity doesn't come till later in life
I'm 19 and I know what I want I want a big beautiful house with a teched out mini mega awesome van and a nice sedan or whatever for dad. I want four kids 2-3 years apart I want to have that terrible 2 year old and "I hate you mom!" 6 year old. I know what it means to be a mom I know what it means to give up my life for my kids that is what I want
I was ready for a serious relationship when I was about 21. Serious to me is when you're not afraid to imagine a future with the person, and you aren't afraid to trust them.
25-28, although I've already started my hunt lol
establishing oneself financially is important, I don't think girls/guys would chose a partner, who is not stable in their life.
For me there's a window of 27-34 where I might be looking for someone to settle down with. I want to be settled into my life and mature. Serious to me means possibly engagement, maybe a kid or two.
28-30.. Probably the best age for men. Sex drive starts to wear off (so your brain works better around a woman), relatively secure in life, still young enough to pull girls in their early 20s.
25 - 28.. although I recently dated a 34 year old and she turned out to be a complete waste of time
60 seems like a good age. Mature, stable & secure, close to retirement, and plenty of time to work out any problems in life
Its a personal thing. Its when it feels right to you xx
Actually when I dated Christine I was 16 and I was quite serious.
You never gave that as an option.
What is 'serious' to me? I was in love. So in love. I wanted her.
I wanted her body (so what if she was incontinent? that was hot too).
I was in love.
I would have married her if we stuck together long enough.
Too early? I don't know if there is such a thing but if there is I'd call it the onset of puberty.
Earlier than that might (just might) be too early.
I don't know yet, and I don't want to put a number on it. I'll know when I'm ready to settle down, if it even ever happens :)
I'm not really into serious dating now, maybe 30 ;-) I'll be aging by then.
Girls are too immature under 21, which is annoying.
I was 27 when I had entered in serious long term relationship, usually boys mature later than girls, so 27 or above 27 age is ideal for serious, long term relationship.
It was early 22 for me. Same for my 6th degree male cousin who was late 22. My 2nd degree cousin is 26, and he never thought serious relationship.
When I start looking for serious dating, for me it's mid 20's
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